KODAK Premium Photographic Papers

TECHNICAL DATA / WIDE-FORMAT INKJET MEDIA April 2005 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers KODAK Premium Photographic Glossy Paper / 270 g KODAK Premium Photographic Glossy Paper / 180 g KODAK Premium Photographic Satin Paper / 180 g KODAK Premium Photographic Matte Paper / 180 g GENERAL DESCRIPTION For stunning, photo-realistic displays and exhibition prints of the highest quality. Ideal for photo reproduction. Multiple surfaces available (glossy, satin, and matte) for all photo reproduction needs. Industry-leading light stability for indoor display 8-mil and 10-mil, resin-coated, photographically stable bases for high quality photographic output Enhanced lamination capabilities with many inexpensive thermal materials COMPATIBILITY When used with the following printers and inks, KODAK Premium Photographic Papers are recommended for all applications. Recommendations will provide optimal output when using printing paths commonly associated with each printer. These settings are intended as starting points other combinations of settings may also provide good results. See "Printing Notes" for more information. "Yes" in the Laminate Recommendation column indicates that this media is likely to have good adhesion with laminates in that class. For compatibility information for all KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media, refer to the Inkjet Media Compatibility Chart at www.encad.com. Manufacturer KODAK PROFESSIONAL KODAK PROFESSIONAL HEWLETT- PACKARD DesignJet HEWLETT- PACKARD DesignJet HEWLETT- PACKARD DesignJet Model 4042/4060/ 4742/4760 4860 800/1050C/ 1055CM 2000/2500/ 2800/3000/ 3500/3800 CP Ink Lightfast Plus Dye Lightfast Plus Dye Ink Compatibility Print Driver Media Setting Laminate Recommendation (See Finishing Section) Activated Thermal 210-240 F (99-116 C) Activated Low Temperature 185-195 F (85-91 C) Assisted 185-195 F (85-91 C) Pressure Sensitive Ambient to 120 F (49 C) See Printing Notes Yes Yes No Yes See Printing Notes Yes Yes No Yes Dye High-Gloss Photo* No No No Yes Dye 5000 Series Dye Semi-Gloss Photo Paper Photo Imaging Gloss Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD NovaJet PRO 36/50 GX See Printing Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD NovaJet PROe GX See Printing Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD NovaJet 500 GX See Printing Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD NovaJet 600/700 Series GS+ See Printing Notes Yes Yes Continued Next Page paper only) paper only) Eastman Kodak Company

Manufacturer Model Ink Ink Compatibility Print Driver Media Setting Laminate Recommendation (See Finishing Section) Activated Thermal 210-240 F (99-116 C) Activated Low Temperature 185-195 F (85-91 C) Assisted 185-195 F (85-91 C) Pressure Sensitive Ambient to 120 F (49 C) ENCAD NovaJet 600/700 Series GX See Printing Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD NovaJet 850 GS+ See Printing Notes Yes Yes Yes(matte paper only) paper only) ENCAD NovaJet 850 GX See Printing Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD NovaJet 1000i Qi Dye See Printing Notes; Printer er Setting: 4 (except Satin: 6) Yes Yes Yes Yes Canon 7250D/7200D/ 8200D Dye Photo Glossy Paper paper only) No Yes Yes COLORSPAN DisplayMaker COLORSPAN DisplayMaker Hi-Res 8 EC Glossy Photobase Yes Yes Yes Yes Esprit/Series XII EC See Printing Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600/ 10000/10600 Photographic Dye See Printing Notes paper only) paper only) Yes Yes *This media selection was chosen to eliminate the pigmented black ink. If you choose a different media setting, select one that does not use the pigmented black ink. Hot shoe type thermal laminates only. Lower ink coverages needed and/or use only for rigid display. Laminates with vinyl film type work best. PRINTING NOTES The Print driver media settings recommended in the Compatibility section are intended to provide usable results with available media profiles found in the printer manufacturer s provided drivers and RIPs. These recommendations will provide proper ink laydowns with no pooling or bleeding, and color which will be acceptable for many applications. It is suggested that tests be run using these recommendations and color corrections be made to meet user expectations. In cases where no recommendation is made, choose the media setting closest to the KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media you are using. For example, if you are printing on KODAK Premium Photographic Glossy Paper / 180g, choose a setting in your driver or RIP which is intended for another glossy photo paper. This should give you a print which requires little or no adjustment to get usable results. RIPs and Profiles for Encad and Other Printers For more exacting color, several third party RIPs (Raster Image Processors) are available with profiles supporting Kodak media for Encad, Kodak and other printers. For more information visit Encad's website at http://www.encad.com/ Support/RIP-Support/index.asp Following is a list of RIPs for which Encad printer support and Kodak-built media profiles are available: www.encad.com/support/rip- Encad Support/ index.asp Colorgate Photo RIP Onyx Graphics Scanvec Amiable www.colorgate.com/home_e/ products_e.html www.onyxgfx.com www.scanvecamiable.com In addition to the above list, the following software companies provide RIPs and profiles that support Encad printers: Best GmbH www.bestcolor.com/bcint/index.htm AIT International www.applied-image.com/ Shiraz- RIP.htm Image Technologies www.imagetechdev.com Global Graphics www.globalgraphics.com Colorburst Systems www.compatsys.com Wasatch Computer Technology, Inc. www.wasatchinc.com CADlink Technology www.cadlink.com JET RIP www.jangeun.co.kr 2 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers ٠ E2586

Custom Profiles While the above printing recommendations and available profiles from Encad will provide adequate results for many wide-format inkjet applications, there are applications, such as inkjet proofing, which demand more exacting color requirements. It is suggested that for these applications, custom profiles be built for given ink/media/printer combinations. Many color management and profile building software applications are available which allow the user to manage color to meet their needs. Also, many RIPs will provide color profiling options which allow the user to control the color of their output. Please contact your dealer or Encad technical support for help determining the best solution for your application. Hewlett-Packard Printers Note: These settings were determined using the respective HP DesignJet printer drivers with Adobe PhotoShop on a Windows NT 4.0 platform, and are intended to produce images of high quality with little user adjustment. These settings may vary using different applications and systems, but will still provide a good starting point. Leave other settings at the default state of the printer driver. You may want to experiment with other settings to customize results for needs and applications. Other features, such as Postscript Options and Page Size setup, are user definable and will have no impact on final image quality, but should be examined and adjusted by the user. Hewlett-Packard DesignJet 5000 Series Press the "media load/unload" button so the control panel will guide you through each step. Position the roll tightly against the fixed flange on the supply reel, making sure the media has no "telescoping." This may require a little more force than media on different cores. Feed the media through the printer, aligning it with the blue guideline, and pull enough media through to ensure the edges are square to the supply roll. Complete the remaining instructions as directed on the control panel. As with other HP printers, be sure to allow print head alignment when switching media types for optimum image quality. If this is not automated, select it through. Choose Menu -> Utilities -> Calibrations -> Printhead Alignment. When prompted for Media Type, select Photo Imaging Gloss. On the printer: Select Printer Select Internal RIP Settings Select Black Replacement Select Off The default setting for Black Replacement varies depending on which version of firmware your printer has. Leaving the Black Replacement on will result in prints with a green cast. There is also an Ink Emulation selection available in the Internal RIP Settings. The choices here will affect overall color balance and saturation. Experiment to find the selection that gives you the best results for your application. When printing with the HP DesignJet 5000PS3 printer driver, make the following selections: Print Select Properties Under the Device Options tab, select the desired Print Quality mode. Max Quality produces excellent images on this media. Click OK again to exit Properties and return to When Printing with the HP DesignJet 5000 printer driver, make the following selections: Print Select Properties Under the Basic tab, select the desired Print Quality mode. Max Quality produces excellent images on this media. Click OK again to exit Properties and return to Hewlett-Packard DesignJet 3500 CP Press the "media load/unload" button so the control panel will guide you through each step. Position the roll tightly against the fixed flange on the supply reel, making sure the media has no "telescoping." This may require a little more force than media on different cores. Feed the media through the printer, aligning it with the blue guideline, and pull enough media through to ensure the edges are square to the supply roll. Complete the remaining instructions as directed on the control panel. As with other HP printers, be sure to allow print head alignment when switching media types for optimum image quality. If this is not automated, select it through Image Quality -> Printhead Service -> Align Now. When prompted for Media Type, select Semi-Gloss Photo Paper. When Printing with the HP DesignJet 3500CP PS3 printer driver, make the following selections: Print Select Properties Under the Advanced tab, select the desired Print Mode. Photographic Quality produces excellent images on this media. For Color Management, select EuroScale. For Rendering Intent, select Colormetric. Click OK again to exit Properties and return to When printing with the HP DesignJet 3500CP printer driver, make the following selections: Print Select Properties Under the Options tab: Select Semi-Gloss Photo for paper type 3 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers ٠ E2586

Select the desired Quality mode. Photo produces excellent images on this media. Color should be left at Automatic. Click OK again to exit Properties and return to Hewlett-Packard DesignJet 1050CM Select Print Choose Properties Go to the Options tab Choose High-Gloss Photo for paper type Click OK Epson 7600/9600/10000 Series Photographic Dye Printers Avoid using the take-up reel when printing at greater than 50% RH. For best color, use Media Selection: Photo Quality Inkjet Paper. Print at 720 or 1440 dpi for best results. Select Page, then select Transfer. Select Override Printer s Default Functions Deselect All Same Select Black Enter 90 in the 100% field Use caution when using the take up reel at high humidity.prints must be laminated for optimum performance. Colorspan Printers Because of the way media is transported through Colorspan printers, you should advance the media several inches before printing to ensure that the media lays flat on the print platen. This is particularly important with Premium Photographic Glossy Paper / 270 g, due to its heavier weight and stiffness. HANDLING All inkjet media must be handled with care before and after printing to prevent damage to the ink receiving layer and printed images. Use the following guidelines, your experience, and common sense for the proper care of your media. Store unused media in its original packaging, using the core-plugs and plastic sleeves. Allow media to acclimate to your environmentalconditions for at least 24 hours before use. Kodak Inkjet media is rolled printable side out. Avoid touching the printable side by handling by the edges of the roll. Wear cotton gloves when handling media to avoid scratches, abrasions and fingerprints from moisture and oils on your hands. Do not allow the media to come into contact with moisture. Moisture will damage many types of inkjet medias before and after printing. Avoid handling, trimming, laminating or other finishing until prints are completely dry. Dry times willvary based on media type, ink type and environmental conditions. Do not fold, bend or crease media or damage may occur to the ink receiving layer. Do not allow the surface of the media to come into contact with itself or another inkjet media. Use media only in recommended operating conditions see "Physical Characteristics" section. Curl Most types of roll-based inkjet media will exhibit some amount of curl, either toward the base side or toward the print side. This will vary based on media type and environmental conditions. Some media will curl more in low humidity environments and others in high humidity environments. Also, media may curl more towards the core or end of the roll due to "roll memory." Although curl is mainly an issue when printing, it can also have an impact on laminating and other finishing procedures. Follow these guidelines, and use your experience and common sense to avoid issues caused by curl. When printing: Advance media several inches past the print platenbefore starting a print job. Add weights or clips to the leading edge of the media. Attach media to the printer s take-up spool before starting printing. Adjust vacuum settings accordingly on printers equipped with variable media vacuum settings. Adjust heater and dryer settings on equipped printers to obtain optimum conditions to ensure flat media. See printer owners' manual for their recommendations. During finishing: Reverse wind media, when completely dry, to counteract roll memory. Do not allow media to remain rolled for extended periods of time. Rough cut prints and lay them flat before laminating. 4 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers ٠ E2586

FINISHING Detailed information and tips can be found in Kodak publication E-2600, Laminating, Mounting, and Finishing KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media. Lamination Please refer to lamination chart in compatibility sections above for specific printer/ink/laminate recommendations. Lamination Definitions Activated Thermal, 210-240 F (99-116 C)* Activated Low Temperature, 185-195 F (85-91 C)* Assisted, 185-195 F (85-91 C) Pressure Sensitive, Ambient to 120 F (49 C) Polyester laminates applied with hot roll laminators at 210-240 F. Polyester laminates applied with hot roll laminators at 185-195 F. Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure sensitive adhesives; specially formulated for inkjet prints, and applied with hot roll laminators at 185-195 F. Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure sensitive adhesives on a release liner, applied at ambient conditions or at low temperature, 100-120 F. * For both Activated Thermal and Low Temperature, use a laminate with a total thickness (polyester and adhesive) of 3 mils or less on the face side. Thicker laminates may be applied to the back of the print for increased total thickness. It is important that your print be dry before laminating. For best results, use inkjet-specific laminate products, and wait 4 to 6 hours to laminate after printing. For increased durability, choose a laminate with UV protection and encapsulate with a 1/4-1/2 (6.5-13 mm) seal around the edges of a print to prevent moisture and other airborne pollutants from reaching the image. Heavier weight papers may require a wider edge seal. Mounting Prints can be mounted, laminated or not, to a variety of materials, including poster board, foam board, Sintra, Lexan and more. Use inkjet-specific adhesive materials and follow the manufacturer s instructions. 5 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers ٠ E2586

PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE Encad will guarantee prints from compatible systems against noticeable fading, cracking, yellowing, and bleeding when the print is viewed from its intended viewing distance. The Indoor Performance Guarantee durations will vary based on the media/printer/ink system. The stated durations assume the media is displayed indoors under fluorescent light (average intensity 450-lux, 12 hours/day), and/or with indirect sunlight exposure (at least 6 feet from a window, with no direct sunlight). The guarantee covers both laminated or unlaminated prints as noted in the table below. The unlaminated guarantee assumes the media will be displayed in a typical office environment and will not be exposed to a high level of pollutants (above a typical ozone level for an office environment). Terms, conditions and addtional information about the Performance Guarantee can be found at www.encad.com. Manufacturer Model Ink HEWLETT-PACKARD DesignJet 5000 Series 6 Color Dye HEWLETT-PACKARD DesignJet 2xxx/3xxx 4 Color Dye ENCAD NovaJet EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600/10000/10600 Durability Glossy and Satin 9 years 15 years laminated 9 years 15 years laminated Durability Matte 7 years 10 years laminated 7 years 10 years laminated 4/8 Color GS+ 3 years 3 years 800, 700, 600, 500 Series 25 years 4/8 Color GX 20 years 35 years laminated 1000i Qi Dye 20 years 20 years 6 Color Photographic Dye 15 years 10 years laminated 12 years 8 years laminated Canon 7250D/7200D/8200D 6 Color Dye 6 years 6 years Additional Durability Information The following table can be used as a guide for printers and inks not included in the Performance Guarantee. Durability Guidelines for Printers Not Included in Performance Guarantee If Using KODAK Lightfast Plus Dye Colorspan EC Dye Expect Durability Similar To: Encad GX Encad GX 6 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers ٠ E2586

ORDERING INFORMATION KODAK Premium Photographic Glossy Paper 270 g Roll Length 100 ft (30.5 m) 16.4 ft (5 m) (sample) 24 in. (61 cm) 36 in. (91.4 cm) Roll Width / Order No. 42 in. (106.7 cm) 50 in. (127 cm) 60 in. (152.4 cm) NA 871 7423 136 3076 169 4447 188 9062 NA 879 5379 NA NA NA KODAK Premium Photographic Glossy Paper 180 g Roll Length 100 ft (30.5 m) 16.4 ft (5 m) (sample) 24 in. (61 cm) 36 in. (91.4 cm) Roll Width / Order No. 42 in. (106.7 cm) 50 in. (127 cm) 60 in. (152.4 cm) 117 7781 179 0203 139 3768 858 2967 866 9475 NA 824 6217 NA NA NA KODAK Premium Photographic Satin Paper 180 g Roll Length 100 ft (30.5 m) 16.4 ft (5 m) (sample) 24 in. (61 cm) 36 in. (91.4 cm) Roll Width / Order No. 42 in. (106.7 cm) 50 in. (127 cm) 60 in. (152.4 cm) 143 9942 854 2003 859 9185 163 8436 883 3782 NA 815 4304 NA NA NA KODAK Premium Photographic Matte Paper 180 g Roll Length 24 in. (61 cm) 36 in. (91.4 cm) Roll Width / Order No. 42 in. (106.7 cm) 50 in. (127 cm) 60 in. (152.4 cm) 100 ft (30.5 m) 117 1099 887 6310 809 4807 855 8926 132 3245 16.4 ft (5 m) (sample) NA 168 7011 NA NA NA NA = Not available 7 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers ٠ E2586

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Physical Characteristics Glossy / 270 g Glossy / 180 g Satin / 180 g Matte / 180 g Test Method Reference Caliper 10 mil (254 µm) 8 mil (203 µm) 8 mil (203 µm) 8 mil (203 µm) ISO 534 Opacity >95 >95 >95 >95 Tappi T 524 CIE Whiteness 125 125 125 125 Tappi T 524 Weight 270 g/sm 180 g/sm 180 g/sm 180 g/sm ISO 536 Brightness 104 104 104 102 Tappi T 524 60-degree Gloss >80 >80 25 <10 ISO 7668 L*(D65/10 uvi/bbw) 95 95 95 95 Tappi T 524 Flame Spread Classification Class A Class A Class A Class A ASTM E84 Operating Conditions Recommended Storage Conditions 59-86 F (15-30 C), 30-70% RH (non-condensing) 68 F (20 C), 50% RH If you have questions or need assistance, visit Encad s website at www.encad.com or, in the U.S., contact Encad Technical Support at 1-877-362-2387. The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice. 8 KODAK Premium Photographic Papers ٠ E2586